SB119 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Paul Sanford

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Arthur OrrTom Butler

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Professional and commercial licenses, state or political subdivisions of state prohibited from issuing or renewing license of person not lawfully and physically present in United States, confidentiality of verification documents

Summary

SB119 would stop Alabama state and local agencies from issuing or renewing professional or commercial licenses to people not lawfully and physically present in the United States, and would keep verification documents confidential.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the bill would require that any professional or commercial license issued by the state or its subdivisions be issued or renewed only to people who are lawfully present in the United States, with some federal exemptions. Individuals would have to prove their identity using a secure and verifiable document, and authorization would be denied immediately if they are unlawfully present. The documents used for verification would be kept confidential and could not be sold or used for other purposes, except as required by law; the act would apply to new issuances or renewals on or after the effective date.

Who It Affects

• Individuals seeking professional or commercial licenses in Alabama, who must be lawfully present and provide secure verification documents; licenses can be denied if they are unlawfully present.
• State and local government agencies or subdivisions that issue licenses, which must verify lawful presence, deny unauthorized issuance/renewal, and protect the confidentiality of verification data.

Key Provisions

• Prohibits the state or any political subdivision from issuing or renewing professional or commercial licenses to individuals not lawfully and physically present in the United States (with some federal exemptions).
• Requires proof of identity with secure and verifiable documents and keeps verification information confidential, prohibiting sale or use of that data for purposes other than allowed by law; public records rules for other records remain applicable.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Licenses and Licensing